Creamy Garden Cucumber Salad
Cool, crisp, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Creamy Garden Cucumber Salad is the perfect side dish for warm-weather meals or anytime you crave something light and refreshing. Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions tossed in a velvety dressing made from tangy Greek yogurt, a hint of mayonnaise, and a touch of honey, this recipe strikes the ideal balance of creaminess and zing. Fresh dill, minced garlic, and a splash of white vinegar infuse the salad with vibrant, herbaceous notes, while the quick 15-minute prep time ensures you can whip this up effortlessly. Perfectly chilled for enhanced flavor, this salad shines as a versatile side or a standalone appetizer. Healthy, easy, and irresistibly satisfying—this recipe is destined to become a staple in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Cucumbers
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and pat them dry. Slice them into thin rounds using a knife or mandoline slicer for even thickness.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moons. Set aside.
Mince the garlic clove finely or use a garlic press.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, white vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
Chop the fresh dill finely and stir it into the dressing.
Add the sliced cucumbers and red onion to the bowl. Gently toss until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Serve cold as a side dish or refreshing appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
671 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.3 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1377 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.5 g | ||
| Protein | 17.1 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 267 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1200 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
